House of the Week: Waterfront in the Adirondacks

2/25/2013 12:31PM

A waterfront property in the Adirondacks with views of Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain and contemporary big sky Montana stunner with a soapstone fireplace. WSJ'S Stefanos Chen joins Lunch Break with a look at this week's House of the Week contenders, and to unveil the big winner. Photo: Margie Philo.

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